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XEU 651K

1971 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 90cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10 mi
Last recorded10 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2006
Typical for 1971 Piaggio Vespa8,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEU 651K
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine90cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2006 10 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 8 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 8 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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XEU 651K is a 1971 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 90cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 8,980 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XEU 651K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 55 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XEU 651K registered?

XEU 651K is a 1971 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 November 1971.

Is XEU 651K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEU 651K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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